APRIL 29, 2004MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA. A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in the Middle/High School Library on Thursday, April 29, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Don Bryan, Colleen Deutsch, Dan Kopp, Cary Radisewitz, Bill Stegemann, Steve Tofteland and Becky Walgrave. Also present: Superintendent Vince Schaefer, Marlene Mann, Gary Fisher, Stacy Gillette, Melody Tenhoff, Colette Hansen, Elaine Harms, Jane Cote, Bart Fletcher, Jennifer Engesser, Lori Jacobs, Vicki Baartman, Cheryl Thacker, Jim Lunder, Tiffany Burmeister, Michelle Brunk, Gayle Stegemann, Kelly Bergan, Amy Dulaney, Jeanne Bowron, Jim Rockman, Cathy Rockman, Lisa Dinger, Jill Wagner, Rand Fletcher, RaVae Benson, Dawn Frakes, Pam Christensen, Tim Christensen, Sandy Klosterbuer, Debra Vogt, Kaia Nowatzki, Deb Ward, Joanne Gabrielson, Carol Jorgensen, Maggie Schmidt, Kim Schmidt, Helen Laabs, Wendy Bosshart, Patsy Amborn, Mark Lundgren, Dianne Headrick, Renee Guy, Lorna Schoeneman, Jerry Schoeneman, Jerry Jensen, Matt Cosby, K101-KQAD Radio, and Lori Ehde, Rock County Star Herald.The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Becky Walgrave. Mr. Schaefer announced items 8.5.9 and 8.5.10 are removed from the agenda. Motion by Stegemann, second by Kopp, to approve the agenda with adjustments. Motion unanimously carried. Jeanne Bowron, Adaptive Physical Education and Physical Education teacher, showcased several of her students and SpeedStacks cup stacking.Jane Cote, representing the Luverne Education Association, read a letter from the Education Association expressing their concern that the quality of education in Luverne is in jeopardy. Cheryl Thacker presented information regarding the elimination of All Day-Every Day Kindergarten and optional programs that may be implemented. Administrative reports were given.Motion by Kopp, second by Radisewitz, to approve the School Board minutes of April 15, 2004. Motion unanimously carried. Business Manager Marlene Mann presented the District bills in the amount of $906,284.89. Motion by Radisewitz, second by Deutsch, to approve payment. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Bryan, second by Stegemann, to receive the Student Activity Report showing the balances as of March 31, 2004. Motion unanimously carried. The following bids were received on April 21, 2004, for the Middle School/High School office remodeling project:GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Base Bid 1 Alternate 1 Alternate 2 TotalDesign Craft 83,175.00 2,220.00 1,500.00 86,895.00Jans Corporation 104,300.00 1 ,900.00 1,450.00 107,650.00ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION Base Bid 2 Alternate 1 Alternate 2 TotalEverson Electric 19,400.00 500.00 3,500.00 23,400.00McClure Electric 23,049.00 300.00 1,250.00 24,599.00MECHANICAL (HVAC) Base Bid 3Baete-Forseth, Inc. $47,500.00Tessier’s Inc. 55,275.00Discussion was held. The bids came in very high and it is the recommendation of the administration to re-bid the project later this year. Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to reject all bids and re-bid the project at a later date. Motion unanimously carried.Motion by Radisewitz, second by Deutsch, to make the following school calendar adjustments: June 3 – early dismissal at 1:00 p.m. to allow for the Section track meet that is being held in Luverne; June 4 – last day of school for students with regular dismissal times; June 7 – staff inservice day; and, June 8 staff check-out day. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Stegemann, second by Tofteland, to accept the retirement of Lorna Harms, Elementary School head cook, effective at the end of the school year. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Deutsch, second by Radisewitz, to accept the resignation of Stacey Lihs, Middle School English teacher, effective at the end of the school year. Motion unanimously carried. Motion by Tofteland, second by Bryan, to approve a maternity leave request for Kari Lais, Health Teacher, from September 1, 2004, through January 2, 2005. Motion unanimously carried. Member Kopp introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF KELLY BERGAN, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bryan, and upon unanimous vote being taken thereon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Radisewitz introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF JENNIFER ENGESSER, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Kopp, and upon unanimous vote being taken thereon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Kopp introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF THE TEACHING CONTRACT OF LORI JACOBS, A PROBATIONARY TEACHER The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Tofteland, and upon unanimous vote being taken thereon, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Bryan, second by Stegemann, to adopt the following:RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING AND REDUCING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS1) That the Alternative School Director position as written be discontinued effective June 30, 2004;2) That the Curriculum Director position as written be discontinued effective June 30, 2004;BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jan Olson be assigned to a classroom teaching position for the 2004-2005 school year. Discussion was held. Upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Radisewitz, Bryan, Stegemann, Kopp, Walgrave, and the following voted against the same: Deutsch, Tofteland whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.Motion by Kopp, second by Bryan, to adopt the following:RESOLUTION DISCONTINUING AND REDUCING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS1) That the Elementary Librarian position be discontinued effective June 30, 2004;2) That the Middle School/High School Librarian position be discontinued effective June 30, 2004;upon unanimous vote being taken thereon, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Radisewitz introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO PLACE JAMES LUNDER ON UNREQUESTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Deutsch, and upon unanimous vote being taken thereon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. No committee reports were given.The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed.Motion by Kopp, second by Deutsch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried. Dated: April 29, 2004Colleen Deutsch, Clerk(5-20)